Unchecked

In this inaugural episode of Unchecked, hosts Sharon Heno and Dr. Nicolina Bruno explore the transformative journey from traditional mental health to a more holistic approach to mental wellness. They discuss the importance of positive attitudes, the pitfalls of quick fixes, and the critical distinction between surviving and thriving. The episode emphasizes the need to break free from societal labels and embrace personal growth through self-reflection and journaling. With personal anecdotes and a call to action, the hosts invite listeners to redefine their narratives and engage in a revolution of mental wellness.

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What is Unchecked?

What if everything you’ve been told about your brain—and healing—is outdated, oversimplified, or flat-out wrong?

Welcome to Unchecked, the podcast that blows the lid off the traditional mental health system. Neuroscientist Dr. Nicolina Bruno and certified coach Sharon Heno, a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience, are pulling back the curtain on a system that too often keeps people stuck, sick, and silent.

This is where science meets soul. Where clinical coldness gets replaced with real talk. And where we stop pathologizing the human experience.

From trauma and stigma to identity, neuroscience, and self-healing—nothing is off-limits. Sharon says what most professionals won’t. Nicolina decodes the science no one else explains. Together, they’re flipping the script on what mental wellness really means.

No filters. No performance. No playing small.
This is Unchecked—raw, rebellious, and relentlessly real.

Stay bold. Stay curious. And above all, stay unchecked.